SCOTTISH First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has taken a U-turn after repeatedly breaking ranks with the rest of the UK on dealing with the coronavirus, as the humbled SNP leader admitted "tentative talks" were taking place with Boris Johnson.

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Nicola Sturgeon confirmed that she has returned to talks with Boris Johnson after previously breaking ranks with Downing Street on handling the coronavirus outbreak. Scotland refused to back Boris Johnson's initial move to ease lockdown restrictions under Mrs Sturgeon's leadership. However, Ms Sturgeon has since agreed to ease lockdown measures in Scotland from next Thursday and even voiced her support for Downing Street's proposal of quarantine measures today.

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Home Secretary Priti Patel will announce the UK's plans to introduce a two-week quarantine period for people arriving in the UK at today's daily Downing Street briefing.

Under the plans, any passengers arriving in the UK by plane, ferry or train - including UK nationals - will have to provide an address where they will remain for two weeks.

Ms Patel is expected to announce a £1,000 fine if they fail to self-isolate for a fortnight.

Health officials could even carry out surprise visits to check the passengers are complying with the rules.